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TATORNUTZ · 07-20-2006, 07:21 AM

My boss thinks i'm the resident redneck therefore i know all there is involving any atv ever made so every day for the past 2 weeks he has pestered me.He's dying to buy a side by side and has been leaning towards a gator,but the guys at a local honda dealer told him kawasaki was the best in side by's, any of ya'll know much about them?His plans are drive his lazy butt around his 7acres (yes that's not a typo-7acres) and to pull a sea doo .4 of a mile to the lake.Any suggestions or advise? preciate it

Vaughn · 07-20-2006, 12:09 PM

gators are nice i use to sell them at my store. low maint. easy to work on.

beaner · 07-20-2006, 03:13 PM

The biggest problem with the gators is that there is no suspension in the rear! And the front suspision is very stiff. So unless his seven acres are paved smooth I would not get a gator. My x-brother in law had a Polaris Ranger and loved it. It was very comfortable to ride in and peppy. The Kawi mule is also a nice one. I had an old one and beat the shiot out of it and never had a problem. But I would stay away from the gator all together.

Vaughn · 07-20-2006, 03:18 PM

i second that those are very true words right chere.they are not very smooth on the ol rump a roo, but very dependable.

deadmullet · 07-20-2006, 03:33 PM

My father has had no problems with his Rhino, and it has independent suspension...check it out

<a href="http://www.hondaforeman.com/phpBB2/view" target="_blank">http://www.hondaforeman.com/phpBB2/view ... ight=rhino</a>

MAD MUDDER · 08-05-2006, 01:06 PM

i would say for what all he is going to do with it i would look into a mule, they are a real work horse. the ranger and rhino are nice also but i think they are more for play and not as much for work but dont get me wrong they will get the job done.
-Aaron

Foreman325 · 08-05-2006, 04:35 PM

I would have him look at those Polaris Rangers, they are VERY Comfortable and the 4x4 and the 6x6 pull HARD. Both of my buddies have them and I love to ride in them.

chevync20 · 11-08-2006, 10:36 AM

I say Ranger Xp's are the best side by side work horses, rhino is more of a sport side by seide

outlawedrecon · 11-08-2006, 05:55 PM

i like my rhino alot, check the pics out in the sig.

Yooperforeman · 11-08-2006, 06:52 PM

I know a guy who runs a sawmill operation and he has a Kawasaki Mule,he must have over 5,000 hard work miles on it and it has only needed tires and oil changes.

07-20-2006, 07:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
TATORNUTZ Honda Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mcdonough, GA Posts: 105	Side by sides... My boss thinks i'm the resident redneck therefore i know all there is involving any atv ever made so every day for the past 2 weeks he has pestered me.He's dying to buy a side by side and has been leaning towards a gator,but the guys at a local honda dealer told him kawasaki was the best in side by's, any of ya'll know much about them?His plans are drive his lazy butt around his 7acres (yes that's not a typo-7acres) and to pull a sea doo .4 of a mile to the lake.Any suggestions or advise? preciate it __________________ 05 Foreman 500 ES 26" gators on black bruisers AP stik guards 3.0 Gorilla K&N Savant front and belly skid plate Supertramp Mudslinger DJ kit NGK iridium Custom Stereo

07-20-2006, 03:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
beaner Honda Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 227	The biggest problem with the gators is that there is no suspension in the rear! And the front suspision is very stiff. So unless his seven acres are paved smooth I would not get a gator. My x-brother in law had a Polaris Ranger and loved it. It was very comfortable to ride in and peppy. The Kawi mule is also a nice one. I had an old one and beat the shiot out of it and never had a problem. But I would stay away from the gator all together. __________________ I had an 02 Grizzly 2000# warn winch 28 12.50 laws all four corners! 1.5 Highlifter spacers Bayou snorkel intake Custom tranny snorkel Hl lift springs Super Trap K N air filter Outlaw Extrem clutch Relocated radiator Horn

07-20-2006, 03:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
deadmullet Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jupiter Fl Posts: 2,072	My father has had no problems with his Rhino, and it has independent suspension...check it out <a href="http://www.hondaforeman.com/phpBB2/view" target="_blank">http://www.hondaforeman.com/phpBB2/view ... ight=rhino</a> __________________ 2 05' Foreman 500 S's 27" Bi/Tri Claws on the Green one 29.5 inches of outlawed black love on the red one!! Ram"beverage"holder's all around. Plus all the usual bolt ons I just ride to drink

08-05-2006, 01:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
MAD MUDDER Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 1,123	i would say for what all he is going to do with it i would look into a mule, they are a real work horse. the ranger and rhino are nice also but i think they are more for play and not as much for work but dont get me wrong they will get the job done. -Aaron __________________ 03 400ex- renthal handlebars,Oury grips, LSR brake block, LSR bearing carrier, DG full skids, DG bumper, DG grab bar, white brothers exhaust, dynojet kit, K&N filter, SKIN graphics, SKIN gripper seat 15/45 sprockets, razr2 tires 06 brute force 650i---FOR SALE--- PM me if interested CRACKIN' FRAMES & TALKIN' NAMES

08-05-2006, 04:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Foreman325 Honda Lover Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: This site Posts: 489	I would have him look at those Polaris Rangers, they are VERY Comfortable and the 4x4 and the 6x6 pull HARD. Both of my buddies have them and I love to ride in them. __________________ 1999 Honda Foreman 450ES 4x4 ITP 27" Blackwaters on ITP Delta Chrome Rims Warn 2.5ci Winch Warn 424 Select Warn Bumper & Lights K&N Air Filter & Precharger Oxlite Boot Guards, Quickreverse NO MATTER HOW DIRTY SOMETHING GETS, IT CAN ALWAYS COME CLEAN

07-20-2006, 12:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vaughn Honda Lover Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Titusville,fl Posts: 352	gators are nice i use to sell them at my store. low maint. easy to work on.

07-20-2006, 03:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vaughn Honda Lover Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Titusville,fl Posts: 352	i second that those are very true words right chere.they are not very smooth on the ol rump a roo, but very dependable.

11-08-2006, 10:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
chevync20 Honda Lover Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 389	I say Ranger Xp's are the best side by side work horses, rhino is more of a sport side by seide __________________ 2004 Honda Foreman S 27" Bi/Tri claws on DNA aluminum wheels 28" Outlaws 10.5's and 12(soon to be on type 4's) Perfex LT kit HL lift springs HMF Utility Uni-filter 135 oem jet triangle atv snorkit Kimpex deluxe hard box with seat

11-08-2006, 05:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
outlawedrecon Honda Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: dixie, mississippi Posts: 167	i like my rhino alot, check the pics out in the sig. __________________ 04'HONDA RECON, HL lift kit, k&n air filter, custom dual snorkels, 26" outlaws on rokstars, hmf pipe and jet kit, 20 over BBK, web cam, port&polished head 06 S.D. RHINO s.d. clutch kit, custom snorkel, hmf, pro series 8" lift, mud buster cam, 29.5s 03 FOREMAN 450S 2" lift, lift springs, triangle snorkit, hmf and jet kit, k&n filter, 29.5 laws on c-series, outlaw clutch kit, HL 475, rubi carb, ported&polished head <a href="http://community.webshots.com/user/outlawedrhino" target="_blank">http://community.webshots.com/user/outlawedrhino</a>

11-08-2006, 06:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Yooperforeman Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: U.P. of MI. Posts: 1,397	I know a guy who runs a sawmill operation and he has a Kawasaki Mule,he must have over 5,000 hard work miles on it and it has only needed tires and oil changes.

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